Ochsner Health
Physical Therapist - PRN
Baton Rouge, Louisiana•Full-time
About the Job
Ochsner Medical Center Baton Rouge | PRN | Acute Care
Join Ochsner Health at Ochsner Medical Center Baton Rouge – We’re seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to deliver high‑quality rehabilitative care to patients in our acute care setting in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
About the Role:
The Physical Therapist performs comprehensive evaluations and develops individualized treatment plans tailored to patient needs in the acute care environment. You’ll provide therapeutic interventions, support accurate documentation, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and effective patient recovery. This role is essential to maintaining a patient‑centered, fast‑paced clinical environment that supports high‑acuity care needs.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy.
- Current physical therapy license in the state of practice OR eligibility by examination OR reciprocity.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.
- Strong communication skills, clinical judgment, and computer proficiency.
- Ability to adapt to variable caseloads and respond confidently in an acute medical environment.
Why Ochsner Medical Center Baton Rouge:
At Ochsner Medical Center Baton Rouge, you’ll find a supportive environment focused on patient success, clinical excellence, and professional growth. Our therapy team collaborates closely with physicians, nursing, respiratory therapy, and care management to provide comprehensive acute care rehabilitation. Ochsner also offers competitive PRN rates, a strong interdisciplinary culture, and opportunities to grow your skills across a variety of acute care diagnoses.
Apply Today:
Be part of something bigger at Ochsner Medical Center Baton Rouge. Join our compassionate team of rehabilitation professionals making a meaningful impact every day.
About Ochsner Health
Ochsner Health is a system that delivers health to the people of Louisiana, Mississippi and the Gulf South with a mission to Serve, Heal, Lead, Educate and Innovate. Ochsner Health is a not-for-profit committed to giving back to the communities it serves through preventative screenings, health and wellness resources and partnerships with innovative organizations that share our vision. Ochsner Health healed more than 876,000 people from across the globe in 2019, providing the latest medical breakthroughs and therapies, including digital medicine for chronic conditions and telehealth specialty services. Ochsner Health is a national leader, named the top hospital in Louisiana and a top children’s hospital by U.S. News & World Report. As Louisiana’s leading healthcare educator, Ochsner Health and its partners educate thousands of healthcare professionals annually. Ochsner Health is innovating healthcare by investing in new technologies and research to make world-class care more accessible, affordable, convenient and effective. Ochsner's team of more than 26,000 employees and 4,500 providers are working to reinvent the future of health and wellness in the region. To learn more about Ochsner Health, please visit www.ochsner.org. To transform your health, please visit www.ochsner.org/healthyyou.